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Importantly, higher aa variations observed in the C-terminal domain (CTD) of the E protein, particularly at Ser55-Phe56, Arg69 and the C-terminal end (DLLV 72-75) may alter the binding of SARS-CoV-2 Envelope protein to tight junction-associated PALS1 and thus could play a key role in COVID-19 pathogenesis. Furthermore, this study revealed the V25A mutation in the transmembrane domain which is a key factor for the homopentameric conformation of E protein. Our analysis also observed a triple cysteine motif harboring mutation (L39M, A41S, A41V, C43F, C43R, C43S, C44Y, N45R) which may hinder the binding of E protein with spike glycoprotein. These results therefore suggest the continuous monitoring of the structural proteins including the envelope protein of SARS-CoV-2 since the number of genome sequences from across the world are continuously increasing.A 60year old male presented with insidious onset, gradually progressive, painless diminution of vision in the right eye since a year. He was operated for cataract about 7 years ago. However, details of surgery or intraocular lens (IOL) were unavailable. Fellow eye was unremarkable. Examination revealed a visual acuity of FC at 5 mts. Slit-lamp examination revealed a quiet anterior chamber without any cells-flare nor any posterior synechiae. Co-axial retro-illumination revealed an in-the-bag IOL, having both haptics folded on the optic with scarring and contraction of the capsular bag, most apparent in the centre. Fundus examination with indirect ophthamoloscopy was difficult owing to the media haze due to capsular scarring but retina was unremarkable as far as could be seen. A diagnosis of "Capsular Bag Phimosis"1,2,3,4 was made. An ASOCT demonstrated such severe moulding of the IOL that a simple YAG capsulotomy may have increased visual acuity but would have lead to severe image distortion, metamorphopsia and resultant aniseikonia. IOL was explanted alongwith the phimosed capsular bag and a Scleral-fixated IOL was placed to achieve a final BCVA 20/20P Snellen.

To report two cases of severe acute corneal hydrops that were resolved by intracameral gas injection alone.

Case 1 is a 27-year-old woman with bilateral severe keratoconus who developed sequential acute corneal hydrops in the right eye followed by the left eye that were each successfully treated using intracameral 20% sulfur hexafluoride gas injection. SBI-0640756 inhibitor Case 2 is a 62-year-old man that developed a large fluid cleft beneath a pre-existing LASIK flap, which resolved with intracameral 20% sulfur hexafluoride gas injection without the need for corneal transplantation.

In acute corneal hydrops, intracameral gas injection to tamponade Descemet's membrane tears with decompression of stromal fluid can be an effective intervention to delay or avoid keratoplasty in individuals whose corneal hydrops does not improve with conventional medical management.

In acute corneal hydrops, intracameral gas injection to tamponade Descemet's membrane tears with decompression of stromal fluid can be an effective intervention to delay or avoid keratoplasty in individuals whose corneal hydrops does not improve with conventional medical management.

To report an unusual case of lung metastasis presenting as an eyelid lesion.

An 82-year-old man presented with a right upper lid lesion of 2 weeks' duration proven to be adenocarcinoma of the lung.

Metastasis to the eyelid is a rare occurrence. We present a review of the literature emphasizing factors contributing to its low incidence.

Metastasis to the eyelid is a rare occurrence. We present a review of the literature emphasizing factors contributing to its low incidence.Despite limited evidence, non-daily dosing of statins is recommended for managing muscle symptoms associated with statin therapy. We assessed the tolerability and effectiveness of every-other-day atorvastatin compared to daily atorvastatin in patients having muscle symptoms associated with atorvastatin therapy. A parallel-group, outcome-assessment-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. Patients with muscle pain, tenderness or cramps alone or in combination for ≥2 weeks while on daily atorvastatin for ≥1 month, with no alternative cause, were recruited. Patient's regular atorvastatin dose was given every-other-day to those in intervention group (IG) and daily to those in control group (CG). Primary outcomes were assessed at 24 weeks and included composite of myalgia and myositis, LDL-cholesterol level and percentage reduction of LDL-cholesterol from baseline. Number recruited was 49 to IG (women79.6%; mean-age60.6 ± 8.7years) and 52 to CG (women73.1%; mean-age61.7 ± 9.8years). Mean atorvastatin dose per day was 8.6 mg (SD = 4 mg) and 17.6 mg (SD = 8.4 mg) in IG and CG, respectively. Composite of myalgia and myositis at 24 weeks was 79.6% in IG and 69.2% in CG (OR = 1.7, 95% CI 0.7-4.3; p = 0.234). IG failed to show noninferiority for mean LDL-cholesterol (difference0.31 mmol/L; upper limit 97.5% CI0.61 mmol/L; p for noninferiority = 0.989) and for mean percentage reduction of LDL-cholesterol from baseline (difference3.13%; upper limit 97.5% CI15.5%; p for noninferiority = 0.718). At 24 weeks, mean creatine kinase and discomfort due to muscle symptoms (assessed with Visual Analogue Scale) were not different between the two groups. Findings of this study do not favor every-other-day atorvastatin as an option for managing patients with muscle symptoms associated with atorvastatin therapy.

How to perform an intention to treat (ITT) analysis when a patient has a baseline value but no follow-up measurements is problematic. The purpose of this study was to compare different methods that deal with this problem, i.e. no imputation (standard and alternative mixed model analysis), single imputation (i.e. baseline value carried forward), and multiple imputation (selective and non-selective).

We used a simulation study with different scenarios regarding 1) the association between missingness and the baseline value, 2) whether the patients did or did not receive the treatment, and 3) the percentage of missing data, and two real life data sets.

Bias and coverage were comparable between the two mixed model analyses and multiple imputation in most situations including the real life data examples. Only in the situation when the patients in the treatment group were simulated not to have received the treatment, selective imputation using this information outperformed all other methods.

In most situations a standard mixed model analysis without imputation is appropriate as ITT analysis. However, when patients with missing follow-up data allocated to the treatment group did not received treatment, it is advised to use selective imputation, using this information, although the results should be interpreted with caution.

In most situations a standard mixed model analysis without imputation is appropriate as ITT analysis. However, when patients with missing follow-up data allocated to the treatment group did not received treatment, it is advised to use selective imputation, using this information, although the results should be interpreted with caution.Clinical trials are often conducted among younger, healthier, and less racially diverse patient populations than the population at large. Health disparities for individuals with cancer are most apparent when there are notable differences in the occurrence, frequency, burden of cancer and mortality rates among specific population groups. Enhancing the diversity of participants in clinical trials to reflect the characteristics of cancer survivors in the U.S. population is of growing interest to better insure the safety and efficacy of resultant treatments. The Project Data Sphere ® (PDS) cancer research platform is a first-of-its kind research environment that provides the research community with broad access to both de-identified patient-level clinical trial data and advanced analytic tools to enable big data-driven research. To address these analytic constraints, the data profiles in selected PDS patient-level cancer phase III clinical datasets have been augmented by linking the social, economic, and health-related characteristics of like cancer survivors from nationally representative health and health care-related survey data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). Our article shines a spotlight on this ongoing initiative to improve access to clinical trial data in support of health care disparities research initiatives.

In spite of the current evidence on positive impacts of patient trust on health outcomes, there are limited studies carried out in Pacific Island countries. This qualitative study aimed to explore the factors associated with patient trust in their doctors in Fiji.

With use of grounded theory research design, twenty participants attending the outpatient department of the health centers in the Suva Sub-division, Fiji were recruited. Audio-recorded in-depth interview was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. Transcribed data were analyzed using manual thematic analysis.

This study showed that interpersonal skills, communication skills, overall attitude and approach (customer care), clinical skills, improving health literacy and patient centred care were some of the factors influencing the level of trust patients had in their doctors. Though, together with communication and explanation, performing physical examination seemed to be bigger influencer of patient trust.

It can be concluded that developing policies to improve doctors' communication skills, clinical skills, patients' health literacy and customer care in Fiji can lead to better patient trust in their doctors.

It can be concluded that developing policies to improve doctors' communication skills, clinical skills, patients' health literacy and customer care in Fiji can lead to better patient trust in their doctors.HIV-1 is characterized by its ability to mutate and recombine even at polymerase (pol) gene. However, pol-gene diversity is limited due to functional constraints. The aim of this study was to characterize longitudinally, by next-generation sequencing (NGS), HIV-1 variants based on pol-gene sequences, at intra- and inter-host level, from acute/early to chronic stages of infection, in the absence of antiretroviral therapy. Ten men who have sex with men (MSM) were recruited during primary infection and yearly followed for five years. Even after a maximum of a five-year follow-up period, the phylogenetic analysis of HIV-1 pol-gene sequences showed a host-defined structured pattern, with a predominance of purifying selection forces during the follow-up. MSM had been acutely infected by different HIV-1 variants mainly ascribed to pure subtype B, or BF recombinant variants and showed different genetic mosaicism patterns that last until the chronic stage, representing a major challenge for prevention strategies.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which is characterized by anti-thyroid antibodies such as the anti-thyroglobulin (Tg) antibody and anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody, is one of the autoimmune diseases associated with psychiatric illnesses. We previously reported a high prevalence of antibodies to N-terminals of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) type glutamate receptor (GluR) subunits (GluN1-NT and GluN2B-NT2) among psychiatric patients with anti-thyroid antibodies. However, it remains unclear whether the presence of anti-thyroid antibodies influences antibodies to GluN1-NT or GluN2B-NT2 among psychiatric patients. The present study aims to examine antibodies to GluN1-NT and GluN2B-NT2 in psychiatric patients with anti-thyroid antibodies (PPATs) and in those without (non-PPATs).

We recruited psychiatric inpatients aged 20-60 years. Patients were excluded if they had a history of neurological diseases, dementia, developmental disorders, tumors, or autoimmune diseases except autoimmune thyroiditis. The rest of the participants were divided into two groups according to the presence of serum anti-Tg and anti-TPO antibodies.